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hatbox

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A piece of luggage for a hat; a case or box for a hat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a round piece of luggage for carrying hats

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: baggage, luggage

History

Etymology

From hat + box.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Faroese: hattaeskja — a piece of luggage, case, or box for a hat
  • German: Hutschachtel — a piece of luggage, case, or box for a hat
  • Greek: καπελιέρα (kapeliéra) — a piece of luggage, case, or box for a hat
  • Irish: bosca hata — a piece of luggage, case, or box for a hat
  • Italian: cappelliera — a piece of luggage, case, or box for a hat
  • Manx: kishtey edd — a piece of luggage, case, or box for a hat
  • Spanish: sombrerera — a piece of luggage, case, or box for a hat